In November, 2016 residents of Florida overwhelmingly supported Amendment 2, which states that medical marijuana could be used to treat patients who have debilitating diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s, and HIV/AIDS—Dr. Craig Amshel practices in the entire South Shore region from Tampa to Plant City to Bradenton. Amshel, a colorectal surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, owns Absolute Surgical Specialists and presently practices in Sun City Center.

However, the new ruling is causing some eyebrows to be raised because how does this affect patients who want this medical marijuana? Would you be eligible to receive it at all?

To better understand the guidelines and determine eligibility for medical marijuana, please give our office a call and we will be glad to consult your options for you.